A delegation from Alternattiva Demokratika made up of Chairperson Prof. Arnold Cassola and Deputy Chairperson Carmel Cacopardo today met with the Board set up by the Prime Minister and made up of the Ombudsman, the National Auditor and the Chief Electoral Commission on their invitation to submit proposals on the salaries of holders of political office, (Members of Parliament and Ministers).

Alternattiva Demokratika said that it submitted the following proposals:

“The post should be a full time post and no other work should be allowed. The salary should be in part a flat sum with the rest linked to actual attendance in parliament for committee and plenary work.”

“The MP’s work must be strictly within the framework of parliament. No appointments in government-appointed Boards should be permitted.”

“Parliamentarians and Ministers will be entitled to receive a NI contributory pension just like any other citizen and on the same criteria. This means bringing to an end the present system of honoraria.”

“Ministers and Parliamentarians cannot receive a pension while they are still serving as Parliamentarians (as is still happening now with some) and/or Ministers.”

“When travelling on parliamentary or ministerial business, parliamentarians and ministers must travel in economy class and hotels used must not be superior to the four star category.”

“There should be equality in terms of access. Linking pay with attendance and participation in committees presupposes such equality of access. This means that parliament sittings should be held in family-friendly times to make it possible for all Members of Parliament to participate,” AD concluded.

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